Bicycle Brakes

Bicycle brake systems are used to slow down or stop a bicycle. There have been various types of brakes used throughout history, and several are still in use today. The three main types are: rim brakes, disc brakes, and drum brakes.

Cantilever brake hanger

Something not seen very often these days on modern bikes. Mountain bikes used to use them all the time, then made a brief switch to V brakes. However most serious mtn bikes currently sport disc brakes. So now the only place cantis ever make an appearance is on cyclocross bikes.

This hanger is apparently a collector’s item. I got it on eBay as I simply liked the way it looked.

brakes

My brake and shifters. Yeah...OK, no more pseudo bike-porn I promise.New grips! eh!